SPRINGFIELD - Police are asking the public to come forward with information following an assault Friday morning that left a 22-year-old Ludlow man with a serious head injury.

At about 2 a.m., Springfield police officers were called to the Regal Beagle bar on Main Street in the Indian Orchard neighborhood to investigate an altercation. Upon arrival, they found the Ludlow man on the ground and he was taken to the Baystate Medical Center where he underwent surgery, according to police Lt. John K. Slepchuck.

"There was some sort of an altercation and although we have no indication that weapons were used, the victim sustained a serious head injury," he said. "He may have hit his head on the pavement, we just don't know at this point. The detective bureau is actively investigating the situation."

Anyone who may have seen the incident or who has information about it is asked to call the the Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355. Those who wish to remain anonymous may text a tip via a cell phone by addressing a text message to “CRIMES,” or “274637,” and then beginning the body of the message with the word “SOLVE.”